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The number 22 has always been special for mum of two, dance teacher and babyballet® franchisee Jennifer Berrett. It was at that age she performed on her first cruise ship contract, the
Merseyside Police will accelerate their recruitment drive to bring 500 new officers into training over the next year, more than double the Government’s target. This means the force will have nearly 4,000
Police are reissuing our appeal for help in tracing a 61-year-old man who is missing from home. Colin Jones, was last seen at his home on Venables Drive, Spital, last night (Thursday,
Furious tourists and locals are reacting with disbelief once more after Sefton announced they’ll be skyrocketing prices to park on Southport beach. A staggering 33% increase will see drivers forced to pay
Sefton magistrates has heard how a drug user was caught by chance by police looking for a man living next door to him. Hayden Duncan, 33, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin
People who attend a Southport day centre for older Sefton residents living with dementia proved that age is no barrier to getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit this week. Staff organised a
While in school, students have to grapple with a lot of assignments and social challenges. Others deal with the confusion of choosing careers, and some have familial matters to deal with. Well,
Purses and Handbags There have been a couple of incidents reported where purses have been taken from handbags in Southport town centre. Police have recommended that both residents and visitors take extra
Burglaries Between the 2nd February and the 16th February burglaries or attempted burglaries have taken place in the following locations: Barrett Road, Oxford Road (2), Talbot Street (outbuilding), Dunbar Crescent, Marshside Road,
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People of Birkdale and Hillside are being asked to check their sheds and outhouses for a silver tabby cat which has been missing for a number of days. Chief, a silver tabby
Fed up residents on Sussex Road say they will be getting a removal firm to tow away two cars, which have been parked on the road and left untouched for over a
A Southport couple have been treated for knife wounds in hospital after both being stabbed in a horrific home invasion. Matthew Lawrenson and his wife were attacked at knifepoint after four masked
The Southport squadron of the Royal Air Force Air Cadet organisation is hosting an recruitment evening later this month. The organisation has been running for nearly 80 years and the 281 Southport
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Uniques beauty bar opened Monday 27th January 2020. Unique is expanding to a one stop shop for all your beauty needs. Our beauty team is trained with diversity to cater for all
A homeowner in Birkdale who was out celebrating for Valentines night came home to find her front garden destroyed. An unknown driver lost control of their vehicle and completely destroyed the front
Holidaymakers lucky enough to travel into Europe during the February half-term holiday are getting an extra boost from the value of the pound. Sterling is close to its highest level against the
Former Wigan High School and Wigan Grammar School pupils, artistic sister and brother duo, Carole and Martin Dawber, will be sharing the Artist of the Month spotlight at The ArtHouse over in
When it comes to selling property, there are always two things we hope for as the sellers. One of the most important decisions you’ll ever make is to Selling a house in
MP Bill Esterson is backing calls for greater powers to deal with offenders who attack those who serve the public, in a renewed bid to better protect shopworkers. He praised the role
#MondayMotivation Tiger Roll creates history by becoming the first horse since Red Rum to record back-to-back victories in the Randox Health #GrandNational 🐯👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/3o0CK8WLEF — Racing TV (@RacingTV) April 8, 2019 After
One of Northern’s “new” flexi units passes Burscough Bridge on 13.2.2020. This is believed to be the first time this type of train has been out on the Southport to Wigan line.
Can you help? We’re appealing for information to find a teenager who is missing from home in Southport. 15-year-old Jodie Lindsay was last seen in the Portland Street area at 8.10pm on
Over recent weeks there have been a number of commercial vans targeted by thieves in the Southport area. In some cases the vans themselves have been stolen in mostly overnight thefts. In
Residents in Birkdale are being offered a free tree to plant in their garden this Saturday. Birkdale Lib Dem Councillors have worked with Mersey Forest and the local authority to secure a
We have two schools representing Southport Football Club in the NLT Under 11’s regional finals at AFC Fylde today. Farnborough Road are representing the girls and Norwood Primary School represent the boys.
During National Apprenticeship Week we were delighted to welcome in our former student Gareth Lang, who is now a Director of GMAC Plumbing and Gas Services along with his business partner Andy
Officers investigating an armed robbery at a farm in Aughton have today (Tuesday, February 11th) charged four people and made a further arrest. Police were called at around 9.40pm on July 28th
Latest figures show local authorities missed school allocation deadline for 1,644 children in England in 2019 Guardians of children with special educational needs who are expecting a final transition education healthcare plan